NBA notebook

Hawks' Horford out: Al Horford did not play in Atlanta's 94-89 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night because of leg pain. Zaza Pachulia started in place of Horford, who was battling hamstring and calf pain, according to Hawks coach Larry Drew.

Josh Smith was back in the starting lineup after missing a game because of a team

suspension. Horford had started 37 of the Hawks' first 38 games this season. The Spurs play at Atlanta tonight.

Briefly: Chicago guard Derrick Rose, expected back in late February from knee surgery,

participated in the team's shootaround. ...

The 76ers announced they raised $189,012 to benefit the American Red Cross through their “Operation Rebound” relief effort for